Kelley leads Mapleton UMC

Published 7:00 pm, Friday, November 12, 2004

Mike Kelley is pursuing a license to preach through the United Methodist Church. He will be consecrated as a licensed local pastor today.

Mapleton United Methodist Church has a new pastor.

Mike Kelley is pursuing a license to preach through the United Methodist Church. He will be consecrated as a licensed local pastor today. He has been the pastor at Mapleton UMC since July 4. Kelley also is studying at Delta College.

Kelley attended Nelson UMC while he was growing up, and served many roles including trustee, lay leader and youth leader. He also filled in as a pulpit speaker at Nelson UMC, Sanford UMC and Geneva/Hope UMC.

In addition to church activities, Kelley is active with the Saginaw County Fair, serving on the Saginaw County Agricultural Society Board, and with Mid-Michigan Emmaus.

Kelley's wife, Lisa, has served as a Sunday school superintendent at Nelson UMC, mission coordinator and youth leader, among other positions.

They own Kelley's Feed and Supply in Saginaw, which is an animal feed and supply business. They also farm part time. They have two children, Jessica, who is studying at Michigan Technological University, and Josh, who is a senior at Hemlock High School. The Kelleys enjoy camping and reading.